World Wiffle® Ball Championship Returning to Midlothian
Posted on 02/17/2021 by Katie Arvia
Midlothian, Ill. – After a brief departure due to COVID-19 restrictions, the World Wiffle® Ball Championship will return to Memorial Park in Midlothian. The tournament, now in its 42nd year, will take place August 14-15, 2021, coinciding with National Wiffle® B...
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Celebrate Black History in the Chicago Southland
Posted on 02/09/2021 by Katie Arvia
February is Black History Month, a time to reflect on and celebrate the achievements of African-Americans throughout history. There are plenty of ways to commemorate Black History Month, right here in the Chicago Southland. Artist Ken Ellis ...
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Chicago Southland Convention & Visitors Bureau Announces Launch of Inaugural Chicago Southland Restaurant Week
Posted on 02/09/2021 by Katie Arvia
Olympia Fields, Ill. – The Chicago Southland Convention & Visitors Bureau is pleased to announce the launch of the inaugural Chicago Southland Restaurant Week. Designed to promote Chicago Southland restaurants while encouraging residents and visitors to support sma...
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Fall in "Love" with the Chicago Southland!
Posted on 02/04/2021 by Katie Arvia
There are plenty of Valentine’s Day festivities taking place all over the Chicago Southland! Whether you’re spending the day with your sweetheart, a galentine or even some beloved family members, there’s so much to love locally! Wine and ...
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Meetings and Conventions Will Now be “EVEN” Better in the Chicago Southland
Posted on 01/14/2021 by Katie Arvia
Tinley Park, Ill. – After months of renovating the existing Holiday Inn Hotel at the Tinley Park Convention Center, full rebranding efforts are now complete, and the newest member of the EVEN Hotels family has been unveiled. The hotel underwent a comprehensive $10 mill...
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Happy New Year!
Posted on 12/21/2020 by Katie Arvia
2020 has been quite the year! Now, it's time to usher in 2021. There are plenty of fun ways to celebrate this holiday season, right here in the Chicago Southland! Skip the cooking End the year with a delicious meal! Several local Chicago Southland r...
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Happy Holidays!
Posted on 12/14/2020 by Katie Arvia
Although we may be celebrating the holidays a bit differently this year, there are still plenty of fun things to do in the Chicago Southland that will put you in the holiday spirit! Grab your mask and ugly holiday sweater and get ready to have a “jingle ball” thi...
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Your Ultimate Chicago Southland Shopping Guide for the 2020 Holiday Season
Posted on 11/24/2020 by Katie Arvia
The holidays are in full swing here in the Chicago Southland! Small Business Saturday is November 28 and this year, small businesses need our support now more than ever before. Check out our ultimate shopping guide for ideas to get a jump start on your holiday shopping: &nbs...
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Celebrate Thanksgiving in the Chicago Southland!
Posted on 11/17/2020 by Katie Arvia
Get ready to gobble up some fun this Thanksgiving! If you need holiday plans, look no further! There is plenty of fun going on right here in the Chicago Southland! Gobble ‘til you wobble Leave the cooking to the pros this Thanksgiving. Check out these a...
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Happy Halloween!
Posted on 10/20/2020 by Katie Arvia
It’s finally spooky season! Be sure to “carve” out some time for fun this Halloween and get ready to “pumpkin spice” things up in the Chicago Southland. From family-friendly festivities to haunted happenings, there is something for everyone...
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Chicago Southland Convention & Visitors Bureau Moves to Olympia Fields
Posted on 10/12/2020 by Katie Arvia
Olympia Fields, Ill. – After residing in Lansing for 23 years, the Chicago Southland Convention & Visitors Bureau has a new office location. Due to our previous lease not being renewed, the Chicago Southland CVB relocated to the Governors Office Park in Olympia Fie...
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Illinois Road Trip Round-Up – Best Tacos
Posted on 09/15/2020 by Katie Arvia
We’ve been “All In for Illinois” during the pandemic, but now that we're in Phase 4, we’re ready to enjoy our state safely. Check-in every Tuesday for an Illinois Road Trip Round-Up on themed topics showcasing eighteen destinations across Illinois...
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Illinois Road Trip Round-Up – Best Pizza
Posted on 09/08/2020 by Katie Arvia
We’ve been “All In for Illinois” during the pandemic, but now that we're in Phase 4, we’re ready to enjoy our state safely. Check-in every Tuesday for an Illinois Road Trip Round-Up on themed topics showcasing eighteen destinations across Illinois...
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Fun Labor Day Ideas
Posted on 09/02/2020 by Katie Arvia
Each year, we celebrate Labor Day on the first Monday of September. Established as a federal holiday in 1894, Labor Day recognizes the contributions and achievements that American workers have made in the United States. Here are some fun ways to celebrate Labor Day in the Ch...
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Illinois Road Trip Round-Up – Unique Shopping
Posted on 09/01/2020 by Katie Arvia
We’ve been “All In for Illinois” during the pandemic, but now that we're in Phase 4, we’re ready to enjoy our state safely. Check-in every Tuesday for an Illinois Road Trip Round-Up on themed topics showcasing eighteen destinations across Illinois...
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02/17/2021 - World Wiffle® Ball Championship Returning to Midlothian
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02/09/2021 - Chicago Southland Convention & Visitors Bureau Announces Launch of Inaugural Chicago Southland Restaurant Week